Obituary

William Randall Taylor

August 22, 1966 - October 21, 2025

William “Randall” Taylor of Angie, LA entered the Kingdom of Heaven from his home on October 21,2025 due to a 9-year battle with early onset of Parkinson’s Disease. He was 59 years old. Randall’s soul is surrounded by family & loved ones on his new journey. He was born on August 22,1966 in Bogalusa, LA. Randall was a beloved husband, son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, farmer, friend, and mill worker. He touched the lives of so many with his profound kindness warmth, generosity, & his outdoors nature. Randall graduated from Varnado High School class of 1984 where he was a history buff, Basketball Star & FFA President. 

Randall followed in his father’s footprints and pursued a career at Crown Zellebach in Bogalusa, La which years later became Gaylord, Temple Inland and finally International Paper when he retired after 30 years of service. Randall was an important influencer and a wonderful, respected Foreman of the Wood Mill. His team was more like family. He lead his team to record breaking numbers during his leadership. Even though he had worked his way up to foreman there is nothing he loved better than getting on the crane or dozer. He was a natural at any heavy equipment operations and training others. 

Randall turned his life over to Jesus Christ in his teens where he became a member of Stateline Missionary Baptist Church but later transferred his letter to Lee’s Creek Baptist Church where he remained a loving church member and brother in Christ to his church family. 

Randall was passionate about hunting, particularly running his dogs during deer hunting season. He loved hunting deer, turkey & doves.

Randall enjoyed camping and raising his children and grandchildren. He was a faithful Tennessee visitor and went two times a year growing up. He tried his best to show his family the beauty of the mountains, falls, wildlife and God’s handmade creations. 

Randall was overjoyed to watch his children & grandchildren play sports, dance, cheer, learn about the bible, graduate high school, college, travel to water parks, zoos and however he was allowed to be a part of their lives he was there.

Randall is survived by his wife of 20 years together, Megan Toomer Taylor, 4 children Laken Taylor (William) Stogner of Franklinton, Treat (Amber) Magee of Thomas, Allie Magee (Vincent) Chipman of Tylertown & Tristan Magee of Stateline in Angie, Bonus Child Chris (Marsha) Vince, 6 Beautiful & Amazing Grandchildren Levi Chipman, Lily Stogner, Hayden Magee, Emily Stogner, Nathanial Chipman & Kinsley Magee, Bonus Grandchildren Will, Riley & Jace Vince, his Mother-In-Law Brenda Sandifer Ford, Father-in-Law Marvin (Linda) Toomer, Bonus Mother Kaye Lewis Taylor, Brother Ronald (Lyn) Taylor, Brother-In-Law Adam Brent Lott, Sister-In-Law Carol Ford (Keith) Martin, Bonus Brother Jeff Lewis, Bonus Sisters Leslie & Amy Lewis. Bonus Great-Grand-baby Tate Vince; Fur Babies: Puddles, Precious, Peaches, Smokey, Gray, Moomoo,  Tiger & Many other nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts & cousins left to cherish his memories. 

Randall was predeceased by his parents William “Sharp” & Barbara Kennedy Taylor, Father-In-Law Cecil Ford, Paternal Grandparents Ervin & Georgie Taylor, Maternal Grandparents Harry & Annie Mae McKenzie Kennedy and A Very Special friend that was like a Bonus Father Amos Peters. 

Funeral Servies will be held at Lee's Creek Baptist Church on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. with officiating services is Bro. Patrick Magee, Rev. D. Spikes & Bro. Keith Martin with interment to follow in The Harry Kennedy Family Cemetery in Stateline, LA.

A visitation will be held at the church on Thursday evening from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. and again on Friday morning from 11:00 A.M. until service time at 2:00 P.M.

Pallbearers- Vince Ledet, Tate Kennedy, Marty Breland, Jaye Williams, Jeff Lewis, Chris Vince

Honorary Pallbearers: Robert Green, Ellis Burell, Huey Lee Sr, Darrin Lee, Kendall Hughes, Kevin Singley, Ryan Ard & Evangelina Tate 

Honorary Angels: Jeff Coon, Kenny Lee & Alan Perette

Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.